Pro wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was known for his Scottish kilt and bagpipes, but he was also a serious martial artist and even recorded a pop song.

THE '80S
Though Beastie Boys effectively disbanded following the 2012 death of Adam "MCA" Yauch, the band has been collecting fans for more than 40 years with its uniquely intoxicating, and ever-evolving, sound.
According to John Goodman, 'Die Hard' star Bruce Willis was once one of New York City's hottest bartenders.
The popular kid's show 'The Great Space Coaster' ran from 1981 to 1986, won awards, and employed some of the minds behind 'Sesame Street.' So why is it so hard to find?
When the first Costco location opened in Seattle in 1983, a membership only cost $20 for the whole year.
As familiar—even iconic—as many 1980s movies have become in audiences’ minds, there are always a handful that get overlooked, or thankfully rediscovered, thanks to re-releases and anniversaries.
The 8-inch figure made by NECA sports the fitness guru's trademark tank top, shorts, and white sneakers. Deal-a-Meal cards not included.
The music video for Wang Chung's hit song was banned by the BBC because an advising physician thought it might induce seizures in some viewers.
Two years after Necco shut its doors for good, Necco Wafers are headed back to your necco’ the woods.
Ozzie Canseco, the identical twin brother of baseball legend Jose Canseco, had all of the tools—but not nearly enough of the practice.
The Care Bears were the result of Kenner wanting a unique teddy bear and American Greetings looking for a greeting card you could hug.
Jean-Claude Van Damme—a.k.a. The "Muscles from Brussels"—has had a long and storied career full of highs and lows, including the time he threw a papaya at a producer's head.
Sorry, everyone, an ‘Office’ reboot doesn’t look likely right now—but we have good news about that ‘Friends’ reunion.
The two-sport athlete slammed home runs in baseball and rushed for 950 yards in football, but it was an endorsement deal with Nike that made Bo Jackson a household name.
Four John Candy movies, one massive Disney bomb, and a New Coke with which to wash it all down. The summer of 1985 was one to remember.
Game night became fright night for players sitting around some of these forgotten board games, including one that "bit" players on the finger.
The Flowbee vacuum cleaner attachment became an infomercial sensation for promising to trim hair with the help of the household Hoover.
In the first edition of "Throwback," our all-new YouTube series, we take a deep dive into the bizarre history of Sea-Monkeys and Harold von Braunhut, the man who created them—then funneled the millions he made into illegal activities.
In February 1978, writer Leigh Brackett delivered the first draft of 'The Empire Strikes Back.' It ended up being far from the classic we all know today.
The fact that Marty's parents don't recognize him at the end of the 'Back to the Future' has been bugging fans for years. But according to the screenwriter, this isn't a plot hole.
From 'Blade Runner' to 'Alien,' streaming services have alternate or expanded cuts to make your favorite movies seem new again.
Movies don't have to take a James Bond-esque trip around the globe to entertain. Some barely leave the room.
The all-in-one exercise machine used revolutionary marketing to convince consumers they could achieve physical perfection. Most people wound up using it as a clothes rack.
The first edition of the WWE's annual pro wrestling spectacular was almost named The Colossal Tussle. Cooler heads prevailed.